Race Briefing (english) TriStar Kufstein 2012

Race Briefing (english) TriStar Kufstein 2012

Race Briefing (english) TriStar Kufstein 2012

RACE BRIEFING
TRISTAR KUFSTEIN
WELCOME
TO THE FIRST TRISTAR KUFSTEIN EDITION
Star Events are focused on Fun Environmental Protection Social Responsibility
Environmental Protection
In cooperation with the 4vita program we take action for the enrvironement and health Get involved and...
Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce and sort waste... www.4vita.org
Social Responsibility
Support the Children Cancer Foundation Tirol / Vorarlberg Through the participation in the charity run and the kids aquathlon you have the chance to donate. All proceeds are donated to the childrens cancer foundation Tirol and Vorarlberg.
Briefing contents
Before the Race Race Day After the Race Regulations
Before coming to Kufstein ...don't forget: Everything you need for the race Photo ID Valid licence from your federation 6 Euros one day licence (if you do not own a yearly licence)
Friday
The Race Weekend begins
On Site
Star&Co Village Charity- Run (5km) Registration Relax and meet some friends
Star&Co Village
� Opening hours:
� Friday � Saturday � Sunday 16:00 � 19:00 10:00 � 18:00 09:00 � 16:00
Registration
In the Star&Co Village Know your start number Show your photo ID Show your triathlon yearly licence or buy a day licence Check your data You will receive your athlete's wristband Pick up your Starter pack
Starter Paket contents
1 swim cap 2 start numbers 2 transition bags � BIKE &RUN 1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker and 3 for the helmet 1 Athlete guide
Options during registration
you can buy extra tickets for the Energy Party at the Star tent (15) in the Star&Co Village. Energy Party is included only in the price of 111 entry fee. Registration for charity run & kids aquathlon
Bike Service
At the Star&Co Village In the Bike Park during Check In
Check In
Saturday 14:00 � 18:00
! Check-in of bike & bike-bag !
BIKEPARK CHANGEZONE 1 (Hechtsee)
Check In
Saturday 14:00 � 16:00
! Check-In Run Bag !
BIKEPARK TRANSITION ZONE 2 (KUFSTEIN ARENA)
Check-In Info
Saturday
� Check in on Saturday is mandatory for all athletes! � You must check-in your bike and your transition bags. Otherwise those items will not be available on race day. Non checked-in items can not be used in the race. � Check-in transition zone 1 closes at 18:00, transtition zone 2 at 16:00!!
Preperation for Check-In
Put the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in front an on both sides) Put the remaining sticker on your bike Put the 3 large stickers on your Transition Bags for the change zone
Check In Process Saturday
� Bring your bike and bike bag to the entrance of bike park transition zone 1 (Hechtsee)
� With your helmet on your head, chinstrap closed � Brakes and helmet will be checked
� Rack your bike (you can have your shoes clipped on your
nothing else!) � Bike cover is not permitted bike �
Check In Process Saturday
�Hand in your run-bag in our transition zone 2 (Kufstein Arena)! > Check In times 14:00 � 16:00 �You get your timing chip while leaving change zone at the Hechtsee!
�Do not bring your STREETWEAR bag,
will drop it off on Sunday morning
you
Check In Schedule
Sunday morning > STREETWEAR BAG!
You can deposit your streetware bag in change zone 1 at the Hechtsee from 05:15 � 06:45 (for 55.5, 05:15 � 07:15)
We will take care of the transportation to the athletes garden where you can pick up your streatwear bag.
Transition Bag BIKE
Saturday
Contains everything you need for the BIKE Race number + Belt Helmet Glasses Bike Shoes (if not clipped on the bike) Nutrition
Transition Bag RUN
Saturday
Contains everything you need for the RUN Race number Cap Glasses Socks Shoes Nutrition
!! Attention!!
You do not have access to your transition bags on Race Day before the race begins! Athletes of the 111 will get another quick Race briefing on Saturday at 18:30 in the Hotel Andreas Hofer!
Note: Athletes of the 55.5 will get one on race day morning (06:50)
Race Day
Sunday, July 15th 2012
BEFORE THE RACE DURING THE RACE AFTER THE RACE
Before the race
Have a good breakfast Bring along the things you need for the swim Don`t forget your STREETWEAR bag Don`t forget your timing chip
TriStar Kufstein 06:00 � 06:45 Bikepark is open Pump your tyres Toilets in the Bike Park You must exit the Bike Park at 06:45 Do not leave anything on the ground in the Bike Park
Before Start
Hand in your STREETWEAR bag (6:00 � 6:45, for 55.5: 6:00 � 7:15) Go to the Start Area Place yourself in the Start section according to your swim level (Pros in first line) Warmup in front of the start. End: 07:00 Race briefing at start for 55.5 at 7:15 Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start Area
07:15 Start Swim 111 07:35 Start Swim 55.5
Start 1km/0.5 km of Swimming Cut Off time for 111: 45min Cut Off time for 55.5: 30min
0.5km SWIM map
1km SWIM map
First Transition Swim - Bike
Pick up your BIKE bag Change in the tent You must put your wetsuit in your BIKE bag yourself DROPOFF your bag with the wetsuit in the DROPOFF zone
First Transition Swim - Bike
Close the chinstrap of your helmet Pick up your Bike Push it to the Exit of the transition zone and start on the race track
Bike 50/100km
1 loop for TriStar55.5 and 2 loops for 111 ~900m difference in altitude 3 Energy Stations for 111, 2 for 55.5 No personal aid station Cut Off time BIKE: 05h30 race time (3h race time for 55.5)
Attention
Over 150 marshals will take care of your safety! The racetrack is closed in the section of
Hechtsee <> Thiersee, Inntalradweg and partially closed some other sections.
You have to respect the Austrian traffic law at all times! Do not cut corners!
50km BIKE map
100km BIKE map
BIKE Energy Stations
Water Energy Drinks Energy Bars Energy Gels Fruit
ECOZONES
Throw your bottles and packaging away only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station
Second Transition Bike - Run
Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park Push your bike to the volunteer waiting for you in front of an empty rack � he will rack it for you in order of arrival Pickup your RUN bag, change in the tent Put your Bike gear in the RUN bag and DROPOFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the 5/10km Run
5km RUN map
10km RUN map
Penalty Box
If you have received a black card during the cycling, it is your duty to go to the Penalty Box
Info: time penalty: 1x black= 55.5 > 2min. / 111 > 5 min.
The Penalty Box is located in the transition zone 2 (Kufstein Arena)
After the penalty: change & start the run!
55.5 - 5km Run
� 1,5 laps � 2 Energy stations � Cut-Off time swim+ bike+ run: 4 h
111 - 10km Run
� 2,5 Laps � 2 Energy Stations passed two times Get a wristband at the end of the first lap Cut Off time Swim + Bike + Run: 7 h race time
Energy Stations Run
Water Coke Energy Gels Energy Drinks Fruit
Finishline
Enjoy the last meters to the finish line Yes, you can!
Relaxing Zone
� Receive your medal � Receive your finisher t-shirt � Enjoy massages
Info: Massages are offered (for free) in the Kufstein Arena change zone 2. Shower facilities are also available.
� Eat at the Afterfinish Energy Station1
For your comfort and your safety, no friends & family are allowed to the Relaxing Zone, Finishers only !
Check Out
Sunday 13:30 � 16:00
Change Zone 2
(Kufstein Arena)
Check-Out Process
You need your Start Number + Athletes Wristband to check out Pick up your Transition Bags first Then get your Bike When leaving the Bike park, hand back your timing chip No Chip = No Bike!
Award Ceremony
� At 14:30 at the Finish line Awards for the top 3 in each age group and top 5 overall (PRO + Age Group) Celebrate your success with family and friends
Rules & Regulations For a safe & fair race
General Rules
It is forbidden to: Modify the race number Get help from third parties Get race provisions outside the official Energy Stations
Swim Rules
It is mandatory to swim without your race number The wetsuit can be taken off completely in the transition zone only!
Bike Rules
Drafting is forbidden The helmet must be worn at all times with the chinstrap closed The race number must be visibly worn on your lower back Respect the rules of the road Keep on the right and Do not cut corners Escorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance is forbidden
No Drafting
The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 3x10m (front tyre to back tyre) If you enter in this zone, you will receive a black card You are responsible for going to the penalty box upon your return to the Transition Area If you do not go to the penalty box you are disqualified
Penalties / Cards
= 5 min time penalty in penalty box
= 2 or more black cards = disqualification
= 2 or more yellow cards = disqualification (yellow card = warning)
= disqualification
Run Rules
Wear the race number visibly on your front If you use a start number belt, wear it on your waistline You must not run topless Escorting (bike, roller, runner, ...) and assistance is forbidden
General Rules
A referee's decision shall be final. Or: Protests must be handed in half an hour after finish to an official race referee with the provided form and the protest fee of 50.
What if... Questions and Answers
If...
You lose your timing chip, get a new one at the penalty tent in the transition area You have to give up, let a referee know you give up. Your family might ask us at the Info point � you are obliged to tell us what happened
Also let us know if you return to the race area or if you`ll be back at your hotel
Any questions?
� Before coming to Kufstein: please contact us at: � office@tristarkufstein.com � On the spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village
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Thank You!
Thank you for reading the Race Briefing Have a safe trip to TriStar Kufstein
Small hint: you can park for free in the sports fair area of the carpark of Kufstein Galleries (up to 1hr Fri./Sat.)
We are looking forward to seeing you there!